Thankfully, the process is interrupted, allowing Joe to retain most of his mind.

However,Joe is left stuck in his new Jokerized body as he fights to end the orders influence.

This version of the Joker is deadly serious, methodical, and cold.

The Far Side, a wide-eyed man grinning wildly (left) while a man with a mustache looks on concerned (right.)

He looks like the Joker fans know, even occasionally eliciting his unsettling iconic grin.

And in the Jokers case, the creative team gave fans one of the most icky incarnations possible.

The villain and his fellow inmates take over the asylum, forcing Batman to meet with them.

Characters from The Far Side drawing and waving.

While other Batman villains get dark makeovers,the Joker gets one of the most disturbing.

Together, they formed Hyena, one of the deadliest foes in the Amalgam Universe.

Hyena borrows from both the Joker and Sabretooth to create one disturbing new form.

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However, his frame much more resembles Sabretooths muscular body down to his razor-sharp claws.

While only limited to the Amalgam Universe,this Joker doppelganger is nontheless intimidating.

The Joker rushed into the building to save his daughter from the fire.

Joker laughing in DC comics

That incident changed Thomas and Martha Wayne forever.

Rather than a grin, Martha cut her cheeks open to give herself a permanent smile.

He largely resembles the Harlequin of Hate, right down to the green hair.

Joe Collins Joker Dressed as Batman DC

At the end of the issue, Absolute Joker is seen sitting in an undisclosed location.

He appears withered and pale, somewhat like his Prime counterpart.

Golden Age Joker Musing DC

Comic book panel: the Joker in a blue trench coat taunting Batman

Dark Claw slashes at Hyena as they fight and smash through a window high above the city

Space Age Joker Tells Backstory DC

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Next Joker Walking Down Gotham DC

Choker DC Comics

Absolute Joker Draining Blood DC

Joker holding up his bloody carved-off face while wearing pristine white gloves.

The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

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